Merchandiser – Nairobi Region at Kinangop Dairy Limited

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that stores, and shelves are stocked with the right types and quantities of products.
• Display, arrange, price, and rotate products in store using LIFO.
• Maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products.
• Monitor store inventory based on sales and intake.
• Optimize sales volume and profitability by identifying profitable lines and bestsellers.
• Make recommendations for promotional strategies using sales and pricing data.
• Collaboration with outlet management and company to ensure all promotions, giveaways or marketing activities are executed properly and timely.
• Educating and introducing new products to buyers and outlet.
• Gathering information and communicating on market trends, competitor’s activities and customer reactions/feedback to KDL brands.
• Basic analysis on sales figures, report on growth ideas, expansion and market shift for timely decision.
• Work and communicate with buyers and stores staff.
• Negotiating orders from the stores staff to achieve set targets.
• Handling supply or production challenges as they arise in allocated outlets.
• Assessing brands performance of different SKUs and recommending action to supervisors.
• Following all set SOPs and KPIs under the role.
• Fill in daily worksheet and location.
• Any other role that may be assigned by the company.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Highly developed communication, selling, presentation and interpersonal skills) Ability work with fast-paced team environment.

• Ability to listen
• Ability to network
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity and empathy.
• Customer service skills and ability to handle/solve problems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in business,sales &marketing.
• Minimum 1 year experience in FMCG.